The Department of Transportation consists of three groups: Intermodal Operations, Capital Program Delivery and Traffic Engineering, Operations and Maintenance.

The Department maintains an infrastructure system that includes more than 2,500 miles of road, over 700 signalized intersections, thousands of miles of traffic striping, the Gwinnett County Transit System and one of the four busiest airports in Georgia. The Department performs this mission with 155 approved full-time positions and a 2018 adopted operating budget of $44.5 million in multiple funds.

The Traffic Engineering Division has a Traffic Signal Engineer vacancy in the Traffic Signals and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Section. The Traffic Signal Engineer may be filled at the Engineer III or Engineer IV level depending on certifications and experience. This position is responsible for:

Performing engineering analysis and evaluation of traffic signals and other traffic control devices;

Managing traffic signal upgrades and timing optimization projects;

Overseeing the work of engineering consultants and technicians;

Performing in-house analyses and evaluation studies to include:

analyzing and evaluating factors to determine transportation needs;

preparing technical reports of studies for division/department;

evaluating results and determining the most appropriate and cost-effective method of repairing defects;

providing technical expertise and advice in resolving a variety of operational problems; and

Responding to citizen service requests by conducting investigations of field conditions, reviewing existing files and revising timing plans as needed.

This is a safety-sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Engineer III:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering

Two years of progressively responsible engineering experience

Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT) preferred

Valid Georgia Driver's License

Engineer IV:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology or Civil Engineering

Four years of progressively responsible Civil Engineering experience

Professional Engineer in the state of Georgia preferred

Valid Georgia Driver's License

Apply online at www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com.

Reference job # 17-00347.

About Gwinnett County Government (Metro Atlanta, GA)

Gwinnett County – one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. Gwinnett County Government prides itself on providing residents with outstanding services and infrastructure.